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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. While some might not think of labor unions as part of the social sector, they are in fact 501(c)(5) nonprofits and have been included in Candid’s data tools for years.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. As this sector declined in the U.S., its labor force shrank, and its once powerful unions withered. The rise of “alt-labor” nonprofit organizations.

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COVID-19 and the nonprofit response: Social enterprise?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Eric Salazar Spring 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Social enterprise opportunity. For the most part social enterprise has been a response explored by larger nonprofits – think Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Research on Gender Pay Gap in Nonprofit Sector

Top Nonprofits

With the issue gaining more visibility through an Oscar acceptance speech by Patricia Arquette or in President Obama’s State of the Union Speech , and on the 2016 Presdential Campaign trail, the topic is gaining more attention. Since 2008, extensive research and conversations have revealed the state of women in nonprofit careers.

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Reflections on the path to social sector success

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Karen Ramsey. In a recent blog post , Bernard Marr gave several examples of business leaders who have persevered to become wildly successful. This got me thinking about those who work in the social sector. That measure just wouldn’t cut it for those working in the social sector. Instructor.

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How Can Exemplary Volunteer Management Practices Help Nonprofits Assure Impact in Using Skilled Volunteers?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Cordelia House Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset.

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NCVO Ask the Expert: They asked me!

Amy Sample Ward

I’ll be posting my slides and speaking notes on Tuesday for my session on the topic of “the future of online revenue generation for charities.&# More to come on this question then! and social media but have not thought it through in relation to my organisation. 5 Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy.